Newcastle Falcons are recruiting a number of coaches to work part-time at our regional training centres, with the following positions available.

Job Vacancies: Newcastle Falcons Foundation Phase Coaching Staff

About us:

We are Newcastle Falcons, the only Premiership rugby team in the ‘True North’ of England. Under the new Professional Game Partnership (PGP) we have taken full control of the elite player pathway in our region and are currently re-structuring the Under 15 and Under 16 Foundation Phase (formerly known as the DPP) as we look to build for an exciting future.

We are appointing 3 x Centre Lead Coaches, 3 x U16 Coaches, 3 x U15 Coaches and 3 x Assistant Coaches to work part-time at our regional training centres from July 2025.

The successful candidates will work under Keith Robinson (Foundation Phase Manager and ACDO) to deliver an elite coaching programme to the most promising young athletes from around the region, which equates to 80 hours of contact time per year.

We are looking for people who are enthusiastic, organised and with excellent inter-personal communication skills to make a positive difference within our academy pathway at its interface with the community game.

Below is a summary of each advertised role. For a full job description, please email Mark Laycock (Performance Manager) at: mark.laycock@newcastle-falcons.co.uk.

FOUNDATION PHASE CENTRE LEAD COACH

Role: Lead all delivery and centre administration in line with our pathway principles, creating an effective talent ID and player development system with effective coaching interventions to improve individuals and provide a high-quality experience for all.

Salary and working hours: £4,000 for 125 hours/annum (evenings and weekends)

Based at: a nominated training centre at Billingham RFC, Penrith RFC or Blaydon RFC, with regular visits to Kingston Park Stadium, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 8AF.

FOUNDATION PHASE U15/U16 COACH

Role: Lead coaching delivery for their designated age group in line with our pathway principles and as organised by the Centre Lead Coach, delivering effective coaching interventions to improve individuals and provide a high-quality experience for all.

Salary and working hours: £2,500 for 100 hours/annum (evenings and weekends)

Based at: a nominated training centre at Billingham RFC, Penrith RFC or Blaydon RFC, with regular visits to Kingston Park Stadium, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 8AF.

FOUNDATION PHASE ASSISTANT COACH

Role: Support delivery in line with our pathway principles, delivering effective coaching interventions to improve individuals and provide a high-quality experience for all.

Salary and working hours: £1,000 for 80 hours/annum (evenings)

Based at: A nominated training centre at Billingham RFC, Penrith RFC or Blaydon RFC.

SAFEGUARDING

Newcastle Falcons takes safeguarding very seriously and is committed to ensuring the safety of all children and adults when engaging in club activities or services. The Club has safeguarding policies and best practice guidelines to support this and expect all employees to always adopt such policies and procedures. A copy of the safeguarding policy is available on our website. We adhere to strict guidelines and policies in our recruitment process and expect all staff to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and share our commitment to safeguarding. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of sex, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin. The post holder’s duties must be carried out in compliance with the Club’s Equal Opportunities Policy, with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and subsequent Health and Safety Legislation. This post requires an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Information on all convictions including spent convictions must be declared, in line with the new Government Filtering System.

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Employment is subject to satisfactory professional references, the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK as well as a successfully cleared enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and clearance of RFU safer recruitment procedure.

To apply, please send a CV and a cover letter (include the role you are applying for / your preferred location) to:

Mark Laycock (Performance Manager) at mark.laycock@newcastle-falcons.co.uk .

We will accept no more applications after 5pm on Friday April 18, 2025.

Interviews will be held in the week beginning Monday April 28, 2025.